Realizing that many other players are now hunting for the sword, Kirito assembles a seven-person party to claim it first. The group includes: (Spriggan) Asuna (Undine) Leafa (Sylph) Silica (Cait Sith) Lisbeth (Leprechaun) Klein (Salamander)
: Thrym promised Excalibur to players who help him slaughter the beast-class monsters, but he intends to give them a fake sword. Sword Art Online II Episode 15
(Cait Sith), who has converted her character from GGO and uses a bow. The Quest: "The Holy Sword of the Ice Palace" Realizing that many other players are now hunting
Upon entering Jötunheimr, the group witnesses other players helping humanoid giants massacre Tonkii's kin. A giant NPC, the , appears and explains the situation: The Quest: "The Holy Sword of the Ice
: If Tonkii's kin are wiped out, Urðr will lose her power, allowing Thrym to invade ALO.
: The episode highlights Shino (Sinon) adjusting to ALO, trading her sniper rifle for a long-range bow to maintain her combat style.